USWNT Kicks Off SheBelieves Cup Against Argentina: A New Era Begins

The United States Women's National Team aims to reclaim the SheBelieves Cup title as they face Argentina in Nashville.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) begins its 2026 SheBelieves Cup campaign today, facing Argentina in Nashville. This tournament marks a significant moment for the team as they aim to reclaim the title lost to Japan last year and build momentum towards future competitions. Head coach Emma Hayes has assembled a refined roster focused on solidifying a core group of players as the team prepares for 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Why it matters

The SheBelieves Cup, inspired by the USWNT's 2015 World Cup victory, is a movement aimed at encouraging young women and girls to pursue their dreams. The annual four-team, round-robin tournament provides a platform for showcasing talent and inspiring the next generation of athletes.

The details

Argentina, ranked 30th in the world, presents a structured defensive challenge. This match offers a valuable opportunity for USWNT players to demonstrate their abilities and solidify their positions in Hayes' plans. The USWNT has made late defensive replacements with Avery Patterson replacing Kate Wiesner (calf injury) and Emily Sams joining due to an injury to Jordyn Bugg (hamstring). Trinity Rodman is set to earn her 50th cap, becoming the 71st player in USWNT history to reach this milestone.

  • The match against Argentina is scheduled for 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time) on March 1, 2026.

The players

Emma Hayes

Head coach of the United States Women's National Team.

Avery Patterson

USWNT player who is replacing Kate Wiesner due to a calf injury.

Emily Sams

USWNT player who is joining the team due to an injury to Jordyn Bugg (hamstring).

Trinity Rodman

USWNT player who is set to earn her 50th cap, becoming the 71st player in USWNT history to reach this milestone.

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What’s next

Following the match against Argentina, the USWNT will face Canada and Colombia in the round-robin format of the SheBelieves Cup. All ties will be decided by penalty shootouts.

The takeaway

The USWNT's performance in the SheBelieves Cup will be crucial as they aim to reclaim the title and build momentum towards future competitions, including 2027 World Cup qualifying. The tournament also serves as a platform to inspire the next generation of athletes through the SheBelieves movement.